Politics

'I would have said of German unity 'not in my lifetime'': What can Ireland learn from a united Germany?
'I would have said of German unity 'not in my lifetime'': What can Ireland learn from a united Germany?
Wednesday
24 Mar 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
EU tightens Covid vaccine export rules, union and UK pledge to seek 'win-win' in jab dispute
EU tightens Covid vaccine export rules, union and UK pledge to seek 'win-win' in jab dispute
Having all schools fully open in April is a top priority, says Tánaiste
Having all schools fully open in April is a top priority, says Tánaiste
Green senators table no confidence motion in Hazel Chu following decision to run in Seanad by-election
Green senators table no confidence motion in Hazel Chu following decision to run in Seanad by-election
'Keep supply chains open' Taoiseach says, in response to 29 million AstraZeneca vaccines in Italy plant
'Keep supply chains open' Taoiseach says, in response to 29 million AstraZeneca vaccines in Italy plant
Merkel apologises as Germany reverses plans for Easter Covid lockdown
Merkel apologises as Germany reverses plans for Easter Covid lockdown
Taoiseach says situation is 'fragile', but progress being achieved with falling hospital and ICU numbers
Taoiseach says situation is 'fragile', but progress being achieved with falling hospital and ICU numbers
Priti Patel defends overhaul of UK asylum seeker rules amid allegations plan is 'inhumane'
Priti Patel defends overhaul of UK asylum seeker rules amid allegations plan is 'inhumane'
UN asked to request that Irish govt sets up independent investigation into Mother and Baby Homes
UN asked to request that Irish govt sets up independent investigation into Mother and Baby Homes
Johnson says pandemic will stay with him 'as long as I live' as he faces scrutiny
Johnson says pandemic will stay with him 'as long as I live' as he faces scrutiny
Netanyahu claims victory in Israeli election but majority still uncertain
Netanyahu claims victory in Israeli election but majority still uncertain
'We should be ready': United, shared or otherwise, conversations about Ireland's future are happening
'We should be ready': United, shared or otherwise, conversations about Ireland's future are happening
Tuesday
23 Mar 2021
Government sources indicate 'cautious approach' will be adopted in review of Level 5 restrictions
Government sources indicate 'cautious approach' will be adopted in review of Level 5 restrictions
Explainer: 26 bookings made so far today for mandatory hotel quarantine. Here's what you need to know
Explainer: 26 bookings made so far today for mandatory hotel quarantine. Here's what you need to know
SDLP writes to RTÉ over 'frustration and dismay' at exclusion from united Ireland discussion
SDLP writes to RTÉ over 'frustration and dismay' at exclusion from united Ireland discussion
Taoiseach fails to give clarity to publicans on whether €9 meal rule will be scrapped for Summer 2021
Taoiseach fails to give clarity to publicans on whether €9 meal rule will be scrapped for Summer 2021
NI secretary urges Stormont to roll out abortion services before he orders executive to do so
NI secretary urges Stormont to roll out abortion services before he orders executive to do so
Carbon neutral by 2050: Ireland's green targets to be legally binding for the first time
Carbon neutral by 2050: Ireland's green targets to be legally binding for the first time
Group of TDs and senators call for churches to be allowed to open for limited attendance during Easter week
Group of TDs and senators call for churches to be allowed to open for limited attendance during Easter week
Australia's government rocked by 'disgraceful' sex act allegations
Australia's government rocked by 'disgraceful' sex act allegations
Financial Services Union calling on Bank of Ireland to reconsider branch closures
Financial Services Union calling on Bank of Ireland to reconsider branch closures
Online booking portal for Ireland's mandatory hotel quarantine is now live
Online booking portal for Ireland's mandatory hotel quarantine is now live
British government to intervene in bid to end Northern Ireland abortion stand-off
British government to intervene in bid to end Northern Ireland abortion stand-off
Monday
22 Mar 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
UCD professor Dolores Cahill resigns as chair of the Irish Freedom Party
UCD professor Dolores Cahill resigns as chair of the Irish Freedom Party
Nicola Sturgeon did not breach ministerial code, investigation finds
Nicola Sturgeon did not breach ministerial code, investigation finds
'These are not prisons': Taoiseach says mandatory hotel quarantine is key but can't be used for all countries
'These are not prisons': Taoiseach says mandatory hotel quarantine is key but can't be used for all countries
DUP not considering collapsing Stormont in protest over NI Protocol, Minister says
DUP not considering collapsing Stormont in protest over NI Protocol, Minister says
British papers warn of 'vaccine war' as EU-UK stand-off becomes increasingly tense
British papers warn of 'vaccine war' as EU-UK stand-off becomes increasingly tense
German MP dies in Limerick after flight makes emergency stop at Shannon
German MP dies in Limerick after flight makes emergency stop at Shannon
Seán Fearon
Column: Irish reunification is an opportunity to reset the economy and confront the climate crisis
Seán Fearon
Saturday
20 Mar 2021
'I spent 28 years wondering where my child was, they were 45 minutes down the road'
'I spent 28 years wondering where my child was, they were 45 minutes down the road'
Friday
19 Mar 2021
Gardaí launch investigation into St Patrick's Day party at castle owned by UCD professor
Gardaí launch investigation into St Patrick's Day party at castle owned by UCD professor
'I would indeed': Taoiseach says he would take AstraZeneca jab as NPHET update due on vaccine
'I would indeed': Taoiseach says he would take AstraZeneca jab as NPHET update due on vaccine
Taoiseach says government knows people are 'fed up' as speculation over easing of 5km rule downplayed
Taoiseach says government knows people are 'fed up' as speculation over easing of 5km rule downplayed
UCD student union calls for college probe into professor's speech at Patrick's Day anti-lockdown event
UCD student union calls for college probe into professor's speech at Patrick's Day anti-lockdown event
Thursday
18 Mar 2021
AstraZeneca is 'safe and effective' vaccine, says EMA, paving way for Ireland to begin using it again
AstraZeneca is 'safe and effective' vaccine, says EMA, paving way for Ireland to begin using it again
HSE will 'immediately endeavour' to begin using AstraZeneca jab again if EMA gives all clear
HSE will 'immediately endeavour' to begin using AstraZeneca jab again if EMA gives all clear
Wednesday
17 Mar 2021
Explainer: What is the Taoiseach's Shared Island Unit up to?
Explainer: What is the Taoiseach's Shared Island Unit up to?